Ernest J. Moniz

Recent events regarding the Iranian nuclear negotiations and the apparent questionable fundraising by the Clinton Foundation certainly require full disclosure and investigation. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz revealed on April 20 that the breakout time for an Iran nuclear weapon is already two to three months, not the year or more that Obama has consistently assured. Bloomberg News reported this has been known for years. In addition, after Obama was accused of lying by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, he suddenly indicated that a $50 billion immediate release of sanctioned funds was being considered. Access for nuclear inspections to all sites is also being denied. The revelations so far regarding...

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